February 26, 2018

Tom Vecchio's top NHL DFS lineup picks on FanDuel, DraftKings for 2/27/18. Expert daily fantasy hockey advice, sleepers & player recommendations.

We have a nine game slate tonight, and there are good options on the board. Stacking will be big tonight, so look for some value where you can, and then load up on the star skaters where you can afford them.

Vegas lines are big when it comes to picking games to target, and that's a good place to start for goalies. When it comes to skaters, goal totals is another main place to start. Usually 5.5 goals is average, so targets games at six, and can look for goalies in games with a total at five.

In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy hockey lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 2/27/18. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to hit me up on Twitter @DFS_Tom. Let's get to it, shall we?

DFS Forwards to Consider

Evander Kane - W, SJ vs EDM (DK - $6,400, FD - $6,400)

Kane was traded from the Sabres to the Sharks yesterday, and is in a good pot to make a big first impression for his new team. He will be up against the Oilers, who are giving up over three goals er game, and a great team to attack when they are on the slate. As of right now, it's unknown where Kane will be playing, but based on the player he is, he should be on one of the top two forward lines, and potential see some power-play time. He is a bit cheaper right now, compared to where he was earlier in the year, so if you want to buy in now before his price jumps, not a bad idea to start with his first game with a new team.

Brayden Schenn - C, STL @ MIN (DK - $5,400, FD - $6,800)

Schenn is going to be moved back up to the top forward, now that the Blues have traded Paul Stastny to the Jets. He has no points in his last three games, but now that his role will be somewhat locked in, hopefully we can get a bit of consistency out of him. Schenn is still on the first power-play unit, so the upside is there for him, considering he shares the ice with Tarasenko. Still taking a bit under three shots per game, so the chances will be there against a Minnesota team who has shown some inconsistencies on defense recently.

DFS Defenders to Consider 

Keith Yandle - D, FLA vs TOR (DK - $5,100, FD - $5,000)

Yandle is on the top defensive pair and the first power-play unit for the Panthers, who are in a sneaky good spot tonight, and make a nice GPP play. They are up against the Maple Leafs, who are on the second night of a back to back, and giving up just under three goals per game. Yandle is taking over two shots per game, and blocking over one shot per game, so some nice production for him. He has five assists in his last five games, and makes a nice addition to a Panthers stack tonight.

Charlie McAvoy - D, BOS vs CAR (DK - $4,200, FD - $3,800)

McAvoy is on the top defensive pairing and the second power-play unit for the Bruins, who are up against a Canes team, who is good to attack when they are on the slate. He is super cheap and has two points in his last three games. He is averaging about one shot and one blocked shot per game, so a good amount of value from him.

DFS Goalies to Consider

Ben Bishop - G, DAL vs CGY (DK - $7,700, FD - $8,800)

Bishop is at home and a -145 favorite, so a good spot to come away with the win. He hasn't been playing super well lately, but with this Dallas Stars defense in front of him, they should be able to help get him back on track. He has 24 wins in 47 starts this season, and I think he can be used in either format tonight. In a spot to come away with the win, and should be lower owned on a slate this size.